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Group of People in Front of House

Date: 1901
Description: Caption reads: "Home of Benjamin Aurey Wood (mother's oldest brother) near Baraboo, Wis. c. 1901. L. to R.: B.A. Wood, his wife the former Sarah Van Pelt, ...
National or State Registers Record

733 Lakewood Blvd.

Community: Maple Bluff
County: Dane
Historic Name: LaFollette, Robert M., House
Reference Number: 66000020
Photograph

Daniel Hoan Speaking to a Crowd

Date: 1919
Description: Elevated view of Mayor Hoan speaking to a crowd at the Seaman Body Corporation.
Historical Essay

Berger, Victor, 1860-1929

Symbol of Milwaukee Socialism
Learn about the man who was the symbol of Milwaukee Socialism. Read about his involvement in the newspaper business, politics, and his anti-war stance.
Historical Essay

Milwaukee Sewer Socialism

How Wisconsin Became America's Most Socialist State
Discover how Milwaukee, Wisconsin became America's first Socialist city.
Historical Essay

Victor Berger Campaign Banner

Wisconsin Historical Museum Object – Feature Story
United States Senate campaign banner for Milwaukee Socialist Congressman Victor L. Berger, April 1918. (Museum object #1992.168)
Photograph

"The Milwaukee Leader" Newspaper

Date: 
Description: A large group portrait of people posing in front of "The Milwaukee Leader" newspaper established in December of 1911 by Victor L. Berger. He can be seen te...
Historical Essay

Carl Sandburg Hall

Property Record

1208 E LOCUST ST

Community: Milwaukee
County: Milwaukee
Historic Name: Frank Whitnall House
Reference Number: 81052
Photograph

Freedom School Class

Date: 1964
Description: A group of African American students participating in a Freedom School class outdoors during Freedom Summer. The class, which was held on Tougaloo College ...
Historical Essay

Politics and Elections — Image Gallery Essay

A Record in Documents and Pictures
Discover the history of American politics through the Wisconsin Historical Society's images
Classroom Material

Victor Berger, Milwaukee Socialists, and Civil Liberty

Conflict on the Homefront: Wisconsin During World War I
Learn more about Victory Berger by examing 1917 editorial selections from his newspaper, Milwaukee Leader

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